Tuesday, March 3: University Closing at 7 p.m.

Due to expected storm conditions, the University will close at 7 p.m. this evening. All classes starting at or after 7 p.m. are canceled. Individual professors may opt to conduct classes or provide assignments online when the campus is closed, so students should check Blackboard and their email to learn of any alternate arrangements. snow closing guide

University Libraries will close at 7 p.m. tonight. The University Commons dining facility, Subway, the Village Market, and the Hawk's Nest will be open normal hours tonight. All other dining locations will close at 6 p.m.

All Hartt Community Division activities after 3 p.m. today are canceled.

Susan Coleman

Chinese Connections

I am helping the University of Hartford establish a lasting partnership with Shandong University of Finance in the Shandong Province of China. Four students from Shandong plan to attend the University of Hartford in the fall of 2010. Our students may also soon have the chance to study abroad in Shandong.

When I made my first visit to China in December of 2008, I was impressed by the Chinese people’s hunger for education and their curiosity and eagerness to learn about the United States. I would like our students to experience that and to participate in Chinese learning and culture.

Our economy is becoming more global. As we move forward, China will be a very important part of the world’s political and economic picture. If we can help our students learn about China and establish relationships with its people, we will all be better prepared for the future.